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“Escape from the architecture ghetto is one of the major drivers and has been from the very beginning.”

Quote by Rem Koolhaas

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Rem Koolhaas is a renowned Dutch architect, born on November 17, 1944. Known for his unique architectural style and theoretical contributions, his work has a widespread influence globally. more

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